Prepare against Vladimir Machalec
Slovakia · World #117,384 classical · FIDE ID 14929163
When preparing against Vladimir Machalec, expect 1.c4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 130 games by Vladimir Machalec, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Machalec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Machalec before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,681 | 1,963 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,790 | 1,938 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,858 | 1,858 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 50 | 27 | 53 | 38.5% |
| As White | 62 | 26 | 11 | 25 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 68 | 24 | 16 | 28 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Machalec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Machalec's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 38 | 61.3% | 55.3% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 37.1% | 45.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 61% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Machalec usually continues Nc3 (27.8% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Machalec usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Machalec usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 45.7% score
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Machalec usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Machalec usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (22% of these games) — Machalec usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 69.2% | 48.1% |
| g6 | 12 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
Vladimir Machalec's chess games
All 130 games by Vladimir Machalec in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 50 wins, 27 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Gregor Zatko | 2,158 | Bratislava Dubravan Open | B31 |
| Feb 2013 | Tomas Pericka | 2,029 | chT1W-SVK 1213 | B35 |
| Dec 2015 | Jan Hartl | 2,025 | chT-SVK 2A 1516 | A18 |
| Mar 2014 | Erno Molnar | 2,002 | chT1W-SVK 1314 | A29 |
| Oct 2018 | Filip Rokos | 1,962 | 9th Hradec Kralove Open | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2019 | 21 | 10 | 1,890 |
| Bratislava Doprastav Open | 2019 | 15 | 8 | 1,811 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,746 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,582 |
| Levice Toth Memorial | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,715 |
| Bratislava Dubravan Open | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,004 |
| Levice Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,601 |
| 9th Hradec Kralove Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,924 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Machalec's chess games?
130 games by Vladimir Machalec, from May 2010 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Vladimir Machalec has played.
What does Vladimir Machalec play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Vladimir Machalec opens with 1.c4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Machalec answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Machalec play as White?
As White, Vladimir Machalec's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 70.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Machalec play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Machalec most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Vladimir Machalec's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Machalec is currently rated 1,681 in classical chess, 1,790 in rapid and 1,858 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,963 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Vladimir Machalec played?
Our database contains 130 games by Vladimir Machalec, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 27 draws, 53 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Machalec?
130 games by Vladimir Machalec reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.